QCPridefest's Annual Event is Friday, March 2nd from 7 to 11pm at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. This cocktail party and celebration of the arts fundraiser benefiting QC PrideFest 2012 will be held in the Gold Room of the hip and historic landmark Hotel Blackhawk. This amazing evening will have something for everyone including: Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffles, Art Exhibit, and Entertainment featuring a wide variety of artistic performances. Purchase advance tickets for only $20 by clicking the PayPal button below, or pay $25 at the door. Need more info? Please contact Kevin Gibbs at 309-738-3011.

In an effort to increase funds to build up our entertainment budget, we are selling a cookbook with recipes from our community, our supporters, PrideFest sponsors and local organizations and groups. We have established a secure online payment gateway with PayPal. So click to learn more and to buy a one of a kind gift for yourself, your family and/or your friends!

The Board of Directors of QC Pride, Inc. have been selected for this year. Congratulations to: President: Jeff Simpson, Vice President: Allen Bertsche, Treasurer: Kelly Rea, Secretary: Andrew Glasscock. If you are interested in one of these positions in the future, please fill out either the doc file or the pdf file. Applications should be emailed or given in person to Jeff Simpson – simpboyd@mchsi.com   Thank you for your interest in QC Pride and your support of Pride in our community!

PrideFest 2011 is over and was a great success! The festival continues to grow, and we are already in the early planning stages for PrideFest 2012. We are focusing on fund raising early on in hopes that we can build up our entertainment budget. So, to that end, we are selling a cookbook with recipes from our community, our supporters, PrideFest sponsors and local organizations and groups. We are excited about this fundraising opportunity and know that it will be a wonderful addition to the Festival and its continued success. We welcome your support by purchasing a cookbook here on our website or you can find out where to purchase cookbooks by sending an email to QCPrideCooks@gmail.com.